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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.46, 888.63 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.46, 888.63 and 335.14 is: 503.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.46 : 888.63 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.46/888.63 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.46x = 888.63 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.46x = 297,815.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,815.46/591.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.53

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